supraordinate
adjective
su·pra·ordinate
Definition of supraordinate
: of or concerned with higher ranks or orders supraordinate tests in which given species are to be associated with logically proper genera
supraordination
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Origin and Etymology of supraordinate
supra- + Latin ordin-, ordo order + English -ate
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